Related Content

In the wake Grant County's alert, many departments are echoing the warning.

"The key word during the holiday is going to be common sense," Newport Police Department Lt. Paul Kunkel said.

Kunkel said common sense and being a good neighbor are critical to preventing neighborhood burglaries.

“During the holiday we look out for our neighbors,” he said. “If you see someone on someone's porch picking a package up and walking away, it might mean it’s not theirs. Please call the police.”

Officials recommend requiring a signature on all packages. Residents can also write specific instructions to delivery companies instructing them on where to leave a package.

Some delivery companies offer a free service that will send email alerts when a package is expected to arrive. FedEx also allows buyers to redirect a package to another address if the recipient is out of the house at the time of delivery.

“Everybody is in the Christmas spirit, but always take a second to look at your surroundings,” Kunkel said.